Home daycare: How much does it cost?

How much will home daycare cost?

Pinning down a nationwide average for home daycare costs is difficult – prices vary widely depending on where you live. Some providers charge very little, especially if they're close friends or neighbors of the families whose children they're caring for, but some may charge as much as daycare centers or more.

According to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), home daycare averages from around $330 to $920 a month for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (less in rural areas, a lot more in big cities).

Linda Geigle, executive director of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), suggests that parents contact a resource and referral service in their area to investigate prices and providers. To find a service near you, try the Child Care Aware hotline at (800) 424-2246.

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